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DOLA Director of Housing (Non-Classified)

Salary

$160,000.00 - $176,000.00 Annually

Location

Denver Metro, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

NAA-50064-06.2025

Department

Department of Local Affairs

Division

Executive Director's Office

Opening Date

06/02/2025

Closing Date

6/30/2025 4:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Melissa Bellew: [email protected]

Type of Announcement

This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

Primary Physical Work Address

1313 Sherman Street, Denver CO. This is a hybrid position that is required to report to the Denver office three times per week and as needed to meet with stakeholders.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

Who can Apply

This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

About the Colorado Department of Local Affairs

The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) serves as the primary interface between the State and local communities. The Department provides financial support to local communities and professional and technical services (including training and technical assistance) to community leaders in the areas of governance, housing, and property tax administration. While all state governments provide such services through various Departmental structures, Colorado’s approach is unique in that these local community services are gathered into one Department of “Local Affairs,” which has a central focus on strengthening Colorado communities and enhancing livability.

Vision

The Department of Local Affairs is responsible for strengthening Colorado's local communities through: accessible, affordable, and secure housing; implementing property tax law; capacity building; strategic training, research, and technical assistance; and funding to localities.

Mission

Our mission is to help strengthen Colorado’s communities.

Why work for the Colorado Department of Local Affairs?

The work we do matters greatly. It matters to us and it matters to the citizens of the great state of Colorado. We love our communities and are passionate about supporting our communities. We value the diversity that Colorado offers. If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference in communities across the State, consider joining the dedicated people of the Department of Local Affairs.

In addition, we offer a great location and great benefits, which include:

+ Medical and Dental Plans (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits)

+ Strong, secure, yet flexible Retirement Plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan (https://copera.org/welcome-pera-members/new-members) plus pre-tax and ROTH 401K, and 457 plans (https://copera.org/retirees/peraplus-401-k-457-plans)

+ Employee Wellness Programs

+ Paid Life Insurance

+ 11 paid Holidays per year plus Vacation and Sick Leave (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave)

+ Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage

+ RTD Eco Pass to all eligible State Employees

+ Flexible work schedule options and hybrid work options

+ Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs)

+ Training opportunities

+ Variety of Free discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program

Description of Job

The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) is seeking out a strong leader for the Division Director, Division of Housing (https://doh.colorado.gov/) . As part of the Executive Leadership team, this position leads in a critical role to expanding access to affordable housing and ensuring that all Coloradans have a safe and stable place to call home. This position is responsible for assessing the performance of programs and ensuring their effectiveness while shaping and executing the strategy to expand affordable housing across Colorado. Key responsibilities include strategic planning and program management; fiscal oversight and budget management; leadership for a large and diverse team; stakeholder engagement and partnership development; and demonstrating an understanding of national and state housing issues that affect departmental stakeholders and Coloradans.

The primary duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

+ As a member of the Executive Management Team, collaborate with team members to further the department mission, vision and values and fulfill the strategic goals of the department. This position provides policy information and guidance to the Executive Director on a variety of housing programs that includes financial incentives, division budgets, regulatory decisions, and legislation.

+ Providing leadership and management to a wide range of programs and resources, including federal and state grants, rental assistance, homelessness response initiatives, supportive housing services, and manufactured housing oversight.

+ Lead a team of almost 200 policy experts, grant managers, and program administrators who work in partnership with local governments, nonprofits, housing authorities, developers, and community members.

+ Advocate for affordable housing in Colorado while building effective partnerships to secure funding, coordinate service delivery and ensure policies meet the practical needs of communities throughout Colorado.

+ Serve as the liaison to the State Housing Board in the development of State Housing Board meeting agenda and materials for evaluation by the Board; developing recommendations to be presented to the State Housing Board and Executive Director of the Department on such issues as building codes, grant and loan applications received and foreclosure prevention activities; forecasting trends in the realm of housing and makes recommendations to Executive Director and the State Housing Board action plans, policies, and programs to respond to the changing markets and household needs.

+ Serve as the principal advocate and subject matter expert for affordable housing within state government, which includes public speaking on this and related issues such as foreclosure prevention, affordable housing financing, rental assistance, homelessness, and disaster recovery.

+ Fiscal management and oversight of the division’s state and federal funding programs. Analyze program utilization and work with program managers to determine if requests for Decision Items or Emergency Supplemental Requests are made.

+ Oversee fiscal notes in response to proposed new legislation to ensure that fiscal impacts are considered in all budget and bill allocations.

+ Appoint or delegate appointment of committee members to the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) that advises on the drafting and promulgation of residential and non-residential rules for factory-built structures, fulfilling statutory requirements.

+ Contribute to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee on discussions and initiatives that shape housing finance policies and enhance affordable housing strategies.

+ Hold a statutory seat on the Middle Income Housing Authority (MIHA) Board, established by Colorado legislation (SB22-232, amended by SB23-035), to set policies, approve financing mechanisms and oversee strategy of operations in support of development of affordable rental housing projects for the middle-income workforce.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Class Code & Classification Description

160SES Senior Executive Service

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience Only: Ten (10) years of progressively responsible, professional management experience in federal and state housing assistance programs, federal and/or state financial management, real estate/mortgage banking or lending specific to affordable housing, real estate development, or consulting regarding low income housing assistance or development.

Experience must include:

+ at least two years supervision of a professional level staff and

+ two years of professional public or business administration experience which included establishing goals and objectives and developing and managing a budget to achieve program goals and objectives.

OR

Education and Experience: A combination of related education in business management, public administration or a closely related field (as determined by the agency) AND experience as described above equal to ten (10) years.

Ensure that the 'Work Experience" section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for.

Applicants must upload their unofficial college transcripts that include the student name, college name, courses completed and/or degree with date conferred with this application, in order to receive credit.

Under the Job Application Fairness Act (SB 23-058), applicants may redact information from certifications and transcripts that identify their age, date of birth or dates of attendance from an educational institution.

Required Competencies

+ Ability to interpret federal and state regulations or program guidelines

+ Ability to effectively lead and manage personnel and programs of significant importance

+ Ability to lead, consult, advise and work collaboratively with other divisions and teams in order to meet agency goals and objectives, and maintain a unified cohesive approach and strategic alignment with the executive leadership team

+ Capability to sustain a respectful and productive work environment that inspires teamwork and positive results

+ Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret a variety of data to identify trends and draw conclusions

+ Ability to embrace new strategies and partnerships to meet the evolving needs of our communities

+ Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

+ Strong dedication to public service

+ Excellent problem-solving skills

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong public speaking skills and experience

+ Ability to multitask, prioritize assignments, and organize work to accommodate shifting deadlines

+ Planning and organizational skills

+ Ability to provide clear, concise, and objective responses to complex program questions

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word, and Google Suite

+ Exceptional interpersonal skills

+ Ability to de-escalate and resolve conflicts

+ Ability to provide oversight to ensure accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind

Preferred Qualifications

+ Proven knowledge and understanding in housing policy, public service, and systems-level leadership, with a commitment to advancing housing opportunities and delivering results.

+ Federal and state housing program knowledge and experience

+ Knowledge of Legislative process, including Budget Committee and Local Government Oversight Committee

+ Contract management experience

+ Ability to read and understand financial statements and records

+ Ability to interpret legal documents

+ Passion for affordable housing issues

+ Effective management and leadership skills and experience in employee motivation and conflict resolution

+ Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind, and an understanding for modernization.

Conditions of Employment

+ Pre-employment criminal background checks will be conducted as part of the selection process.

+ MUST have a valid, unrestricted Colorado drivers license with a safe driving record. A safe driving record requires the following:

+ No convictions within the last seven (7) years for Reckless driving; Vehicular manslaughter; Driving under the influence (DUI); Two (2) or more driving while ability impaired (DWAI) convictions; One (1) conviction related to bodily injury or death to another person as described in C.R.S. 42-4-239. Eluding the police; or Street racing.

+ No convictions within the last five (5) years for: Three (3) or more careless driving convictions; or Speeding 20 mph over the speed limit. Two (2) convictions related to distracted driving or use of a mobile electronic device as described in C.R.S. 42-4-239.

+ No convictions within the last three (3) years for: Three (3) or more moving violations with a total of more than seven (7) points assessed on the license; or Suspension or revocation of driver license (unless for unpaid child support or other suspension not related to a moving violation).

+ No requirement of a breath monitoring device, also known as Interlock, to operate a motor vehicle.

Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement will result in your application being rejected.

Applicants may submit a resume, cover letter/letter of interest detailing how their experience and background address the stated minimum and preferred qualifications/competencies of the job and attach to the online application. Applications left blank or marked “See Resume” will not be accepted. Please address every requirement for the position with your experience in your application.

The application may include the following documents that MUST be uploaded at the time of application:

+ A resume (this is not a substitute for the online application demonstrating work history)

+ Cover letter / letter of interest

+ Transcripts (ONLY if using education to meet the minimum qualifications)

+ DD214 (member-4 form) from applicants that may be eligible for veteran’s preference

Comparative Analysis

Current and former employees (transfers, voluntary demotions, and reinstatements) are required to participate in the comparative analysis process through this job posting.

Applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) for the position. Applicants that meet MQ’s will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, training and experience review, eSkills Assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants. Be sure your application specifically addresses the requirements as listed in the minimum qualifications. Address your specialized experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position duties, required competencies and preferred qualifications in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.

Supplemental Information

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

DOLA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Melissa Bellew, DOLA ADA Coordinator at [email protected].

Email Address: All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked often as time sensitive correspondence such as exam information or notification will take place via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "[email protected]" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

Biweekly Pay: As of July 1, 2023, all DOLA new hires, including transfers of current state employees and reinstatements of former state employees, will be placed on the biweekly pay schedule. This means you will be paid every other Friday for a total of 26 pay periods over the course of a year. Biweekly pay is also lag pay, meaning you will be paid two weeks after the end of each pay period. Please click here for more information about the move to biweekly payroll.

Technical Assistance: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) please contact NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files, and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.

For questions related to this job posting, please reach out to Melissa Bellew via email at [email protected].

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

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DOLA - I am willing to accept an offer within the posted salary range of $160,000-$176,000 per year?

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+ No

02

DOLA - By clicking "yes" below, I certify that I understand that effective July 1, 2023, all DOLA new hires, including transfers of current state employees and reinstatements of former state employees, will be placed on the biweekly pay schedule.

+ Yes

03

Explain how your knowledge, experience and skills have prepared you to be a proactive leader in housing.

04

Colorado is facing a severe housing crisis characterized by high housing costs, a shortage of affordable homes, and increasing homelessness. If selected for this role, outline your plan for your first 60 days in your position.

05

Certification and Confidentiality Statement

I certify that:

--I understand that this, my completed Application, the attached Supplemental Questions, and my responses are confidential and that I have neither consulted with others nor received assistance in the preparation, writing, or editing of my responses and the information contained herein is in my own words and was prepared and completed solely by me and only me.

--All the information I have provided herein is true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and is made in good faith.

--I have not communicated the confidential information of this, my Application and the attached Supplemental Questions in any way to other candidates, potential candidates, subject matter experts, or any person.

--I understand that if the confidential information in this, my Application and the attached Supplemental Questions and/or my responses, are found to have been falsified, plagiarized, or shared in any way, I may be disqualified or removed from the position if appointed.

+ I agree to the terms and conditions of this Certification and Confidentiality Statement.

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